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The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
Municipal Police of Paris.

The cost of the municipal police of Paris,
exclusive of the commissaires and the seden.
tary service, is over $4,5OO,OOO year, the
material expenses figuring up for about
81, 100000, and salaries g. ,0OO The
chief inspectors are paid 81 200 year, the
captains about 500, the brigadiers $500 a
year and the $500 ordinary policemen re-
ceive an average of s262, or 1910 france a
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
oYNNAsrIC EXERCISE.

The first thing to be accomplished by the
Young gymnast is to get on the bars. Stand
between the bars with hands closely pressed
against the sides Spring up, and placing .
hand on each bar, remain suspended between
them see first figure in the cut. This ID
called the first position. When fairly estab-
lished, accustom yourself as much as possible
to the bars and practice the wrists in their
work.
The next feat Is called the swing. While
suspended between the bars, with the knees
straight and the feet touching each other,
begin to swing the body backward and for
ward By degrees increase the swing until
the body. when swinging backward, Is
nearly upright in the air, and when going
forward the feet come nearly over the head.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.
A CURIOUS RACE OF DWARFS IN
THE PYRENEES.

The Motion OF tho SUMS Spots Across the
Surface IT the sun-An Ingenious and
Simple Apparatus which Indicates the
Expansion OF Metals by Heat.
The expansion OF metals by heat Is usually
shown by means Of pyrometer, more or less
complicated and expensive. A correspondent
OF the English Journal Nature describes an
ingenious and simple apparatus, which can
be readily made, and which indicates the ex-
pansion by heat of bar Of metal or any
other substance in few seconds.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
To Remove a Tight Ring.

A ring encircing finger so tight that it
cannot be taken off by ordinary MEANS can
be removed by winding a thread evenly
around the finger, beginning at the end Of
the finger or near it, and bringing each coil
close to the one preceding until the ring is
reached. This end of the thread should then
be put through the eye of needle and passed
under the ring. Then if the thread is care
full unwound the ring will follow each coil
Of thread as it Is successfully unwound, and
be removed.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06

The meaning Of the word pyx is twofold.
1t is the casket in which priests keep the COM
secrated wafer. It is in England the chest in
which gold and silver coins are deposited in
the mint The veridcation by jury of gold
smiths Of the standard Of these coins If called
"the trial of the pyx' The coins are in
custody Of the lords of the treasury and the
comptroller general, and are deposited in the
chapel OF the pyx in Westminster abbey.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
Halibut in Fresh water.

A halibut weighing thirty-four pounds and
measuring forty-one inches in length was
captured recently in the lower Potomac, near
Colonial beach. This specimen has been pre-
served in alcohol by the Smithsonian insti-
tute, and a cast has been made of it and
placed on exhibition in the National museum,
as it is the first authentic case Of a haibut in
fresh water. Hitherto it was supposed that
the vicinity of Long Island was the extreme
southern limit of the habitat of this fish.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
MAKING COAL GAS IN A SMALL WAY.

0AAlN0 COAL 2AS IN "A bMALL WAIs
Powder little coal and put it into COM
mon tobacco pipe; cover the top with = lid
which is air tight; place the bowl Of the pipe
over q lamp A yellow smoke will soon issue
from the end Of the pipe and burn brightly
when light is put to it. This smoke is coal
gas, but as yet not purified like that which
we burn in our houses. Now place the end Of
the pipe under water in a bowl; bubbles Of
gas force their way to the surface, and if you
place test tube filed with water, mouth
downward, over the end Of the pipe, it will
become filed with coal gas, which will dis
place the water, and this gas, which Is now
purified, will burn.
When the gas has all been exhausted and
the pipe cool, take of the cover and you will
find in place Of the black coal some gray coke;
this is some Of the pure carbon which is left.
Some Of the carbon and all the hydrogen Of
the coal has gone of as gas or tar or water.
all of which are formed when coal in heated
in retort. Thus by the manufacture Of coal
gas we obtain in addition to the gas, coke,
which is useful as fuel, tar and pitch, besides
some of the most beautifully vivid colors in
violet, crimson, mauve and magenta, now
used in dyeing.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
The Unknown Quantity.

The letter K, always used to represent the
unknown quantity in algebra, is the initial
letter OF the Arabic word shat or thing; the
sound sh being expressed by the letter in
the old Spanish and in Portuguese to-day.
The Arais represented the unknown guam
tity of their mathematics by the entire word
shat, which was borrowed by the Spaniards,
who at last substituted the initial letter.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06

All sufferers with such chronic ailments
as liver diseases, dyspepsia, blood diseases,
cough, consumption, scrOfula OF the lungs
and kindred diseases should know that Dr.
Pierce's ''GOlden Medical Discovery" Is
their best friend i'm such deep affection. 1t
comes to soothe, alleviate and cure.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
Royal Statues At Balmoral.

A life sizestatue Of Prince Albert has been
the most prominent object in the private
grounds Of Balmoral castle for many years
past. It is now to have companion in the
shape'of similar statue Of the queen, which
is to be presented to her majesty as JUBILEE
memorial by the tenants on the Balmoral.
Abergeldie and Birkhall estates.-Chicago
Times
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06

n n n can live at home, and make more money at
VIII work for us, than at anything else in this
III world. Capital not needed; you started
w free. Both sexes; all ages. Any one can do
the work Large earnings sure from first start Costly
nothing to send your address and find OUT you are
wise you will do 50 at R. HALLErr & Co.. Port
and Maine.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06

The word betrothed contains the idea Of
truth or faithfulness, the word troth really
meaning truth. Hence to plight ones troth
means to plight ones fidelity. 1t has been
SAID that truth is the third person singular Of
the word trow or trust. Others trace its de-
rivation to the Sanserit dhrw. meaning es-
tablished, from which the Germans got trew
or faithful
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
MOTION OF THE SUN SPOTS.

The suns axis being inclined to the ecliptic,
the sun spots at different times in the year
move in direct line, inclined upward or
downward equal to the inclination of the
solar axis; while at intermediate times they
follow IA curved line, downward when the
north polar axis is toward us or upward
when the south polar axis is toward us, as in
the sketches herewith shown.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06

Embraced with other popular and.healthful
gymnastic exercises are the ones practiced on
parallel bars. Those bars are very simple in
their structure, consisting Of two wooden
bars but six or eight feet in length, four
inches deep and three wide, with their upper
edges rounded of to prevent damage to the
hands. These are placed about eighteen or
twenty inches apart and four feet high and
fixed according to pleasure.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06

An q N n to be made Cut this out and return to
as, and we will send youfree something
Of great value and importance % you,
uu " that will start you in business which viii
bring you in more money right away than anything else
in this world. Anyone can do the work and live n
home Either sex; all ages. Something new, that just
coins money for all workers. We will start you: cap
ita not needed This is Of the genuine, important
chances Of . lifetime Those who are ambitious and
enterprising viii not delay Grand outfit free Address
TRUE &Co., Augusta, Ne.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
An Editor's First Vacation.

An Editors First Vacation.
Miss Mary Booth, editor of Harper's Bazaar,
has gone to Europe, where she win spend five
months in travel This is her FIRST real vaca-
ton since she took charge of the Bazaar,
twenty years ago.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
A Beavers Instinct.

A San Francisco exchange tells the story
Of an old hunter living in the mountains who
caught young beaver soon after birth and
carried it to his cabin, where he gradually
made great pet of it. As the youngster ap-
preached maturity he got to building dams,
and each morning the hunter found his cabin
floor divided by dam that reached from
wall to wall, the component parts Of which
were firewood, boots, articles of clothing and
other movable articles in the house that could
be reached or transported. To add to the
confusion, a basin or bucket OF water. if pos
sible, was capsized and flooded over the floor.
This little animal. who had never seen q
stream or dam to know either, was busily
at work engaged lin doing what 1hiss fore.
fathers had done thousand years before
him.
While all other game or fur bearing animals
of the northwest are likely to be exterminated
without dissenting voice, the poor little HARM
less and hard working beaver has found fast
friend in the cattle men and herd owners.
The reason is obvious. In this great dry
country and climate the streams and water
holes on the ranges are few and far between.
Moisture is the cattle mans greatest want.
Now, a beaver destroys nothing but trees,
and as there are few of the latter on the great
treeless plains of Montana, the beaver Of
necessity lives on shrubs and roots and builds
his dam where he may. This just suits the
cattle man, who finds in the Insignificant little
auadruped, compared to his 1000 pound
steers, most valuable ally in providing ponds
and drinking places where there were none
before
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1887-05-06
The Magpie.

The maybe takes the first place among
English talking birds, and he will make him.
self heard at all times, for his voice is very
sharp and shrill. Wonderful stories are told
of the magpie, one Of which runs somewhat
in this wise: A magpie, hanging in his cage
near the docks, having listened to the car
men, learned very soon to call out "Back,
back, gee, whoa up"
All this proved harmless enough until one
day, by his calling, the magpie backed a cart
into the dock, where both the horses who had
obeyed the voice of the mischievous wag-
goner, were drowned. The maybe is not
only an imitator, but great thief and
glutton. He requires good sized cage and
ought also to be allowed to run about as much
as possible,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Accordeons, Accordcons at Frees Il

Accordeons, Accordcons at Frees Il
Sons.
j. l.. Williams, sos Main street,
Patent Medicines, Texas Tolu, Station
airy.
Guitars, Banjos, Violins, at Frees Il
Sons.
A. X. Bouche, the Main street grocer, mas
ust added splendid refrigerator, In which
he has always the freshest country butter,
eggs and fresh Fleischman's yeast, which is
kept as cold as can be.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Real Estate Transfers.

The following deeds were recorded
in the county clerks Office yesterday
j. C. w. Pierson to John w. Haley,
1917 acres of the M. l.. Swing survey,
$4,000.
j. S. Daugherty to l.. 9. Lightner,
50xlS5 Clio feet, l.! miles northwest OF
the courthouse, $500.
L.. G. Lightner and wife to j. NJ
Reagan, same as above, $3.50.
S. A. Rector and wife to w. A. j.
McCullum, "a 40 acres of the Il. Il.
Gaines survey, $246.
w. M. Foreman TO Mrs. Gertrude
Netzer, lot 8, block 16 EmbIee, "lovc
and affection for her as my mother-in-
law"
Exchange Bank to A. w. Elmore'
lots and 6, block d, Thomas addi-
ton, $4,000
T. j, Putty and wife to Sarah e
Putty, lot ON the corner of Ray and
Jackson streets, $4,000.
II. ID. Loving and others to L. II.
Coats, $50 acres on Duck creek, $500
Maria j. E. Cantegral of Paris,
France, to Alfred Rodgers, 90 acres IL
miles west of the city, $500.
ID. L. Stewart to L. ID. Busbee, lot 3,
ID. l.. Stewards addition, $3.50.
l.. o. Sctoolfleld 10 j. r. Pierce, 151
acres of the j. l.. Haas patent, $4,000.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Committee Appointed.

At meeting Of those having in
charge the construction of the Catho-
lie cathedral held yesterday afternoon
the following named gentlemen we're
appointed on committee to solicit
subscriptions for the work: j. G.
O'Connor, Alfred Davis, w. Cain,
James Moroney, T. F. McEnnis and
T. =. Barry.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Officers and Directors Elected.

At meeting of the Dallas Home
stead n Loan Association held yester-
day the following officers were elected
ii. G. Stevenson, secretary and
treasurer; w. Spence, Attorney.
Directors: A. ID. Aldridge, l. Rein
hardt, c. III. Cooper. S. B. Hopkins,
w. II. johnson, John Woods, w. T..
Addison, r. ID. Berry, G. A. Trum-
bull.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Saved From the Wreck.

If the delicate organization of wo
man gets out of order. prompt appli-
cation of remedial agents is required
~ save 1t from total wreck. In all
such cases, whether to assist nature
in the discharge OF her functions, or
to repair damages caused py diseases
of special organs, there is no medicine
so mild, and yet 90 effective, as DIR.
Pisrce's "Favorite Prescription" pre-
pared at the Worlds Dispensary, at
Buffalo, N. Y, and administered for
many years to thousands Of patients
with the hsppiest results.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Children Starving 20 Death

On account of their inability to digest
food will find a most marvellous food
and remedy in SCOTS Emulsion of
Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites. Very palatable and easily di.
gested. DR.. S. w. Cohen, of Waco,
Texas, says: q have used your Emul-
sion in infantile wasting with good re
suits. Il not only restores wasted It's
sues, but gives strength and increases
the appetite. l am glad to use such a
reliable article"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Pianos Tor rent at Frees g. Sons.

Don't say that there are no cheap lots
left in Dallas; but call around and let
Richardson & Miller. show you those
elegsnt residence lots in the choicest
neighborhood III the city, only one
bleck from street cars. Now mark the
price. Only $500 per lot One-half
cash, balance on long time. Richard
son Il Miller, Real Estate Brokers, 100
Sycamore street, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Strayed or Stolen

Sorrel horse, branded W Oh the left
hip and left shoulder, 8 or 10 years
old, from 1918 Williams street. Five
dollars reward will be paid for any
information that will lead to the re-
covery of the horse.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Fuel Not Scarce Yet.

Plenty of good coke al the gas
works. If you have not tried 1t you
will be surprised how clean and good
fire il will make. The cheapest fuel
in Dallas even If other fuel were not
scarce.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

Next Monday is the day for meeting
in regular session of the county COM
missioners.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
Smothered the FLAMES.

Between 10 and II o'clock last night
a small boy discovered and gave the
alarm of fire. The department turned
out and found smoke issuing from a
lot of WOODEN goods in Benedickt's
store Oh the corner of Poydras and
Elm streets. Assistant Chief Spill
man at once took in the situation and
with his foot knocked out glass pam
mel of main entrance and with his
force succeeded in smothering the
flames without loss which would have
occurred by water. The loss was very
light.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

Mr.. S. f. Bingham arrived in the
city yesterday with his bride nee Miss
Onnie Daugherty, of Grays9n county
They were married yesterday.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

Before purchasing Pianos else
where please examine stock at Frees
q Sans.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

General Musical Merchandise at
Faces & Sons.
We do not sci IA pounds of granu-
lated sugar for 81 fright here we draw
the line-however, we do sell soap
that will wash the stains out of bad
character, or the spots off leopard.
Thompson Il Price, 900 Elm street.
j. L. Williams, sos Moin street,
Pocket Knives, Bird Seed.
Music Books and Folios at Frees q
Sons.
w. r. Blewett M ex-railway postal
clerk and resident of Dallas, has q
hearing before the federal court at
Waco to-day for the embezzlcment of
a registered package containing $l5.
Organs for rent at Frees q Sons.
Gold bangle rings at 81, at Beck's.
Pianos for rent at Frees & Sons.
Have You tried the California can
ned goods that A. 4. Bouche sells.
Organs for rent at Frees & Sons.
Parry Bros. real estate agency, st.
George hotel block, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

Eye, Ear, Nose ana Throat Diseases.
Artificial Eyes. DIR. Briggs, over
postoffice.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

Before purchasing Organs else
where please examine stock al Frees
a. Sons.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

of whom 81 are males, and females.
OF these two are children and four
are negroes.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

Dallas has 20 practicing physicians
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07
nallas Iails yrald.
9. 4. GILBERT, Editor and Proprietor.
'I'HE CITY.
LAWYER AND NOTARY
w. l.. MCDONALD. COZ Main st.
Always at his Office.
DFNlISl. E. R:.!As sSs!Hsg VS..


"JO-HE" only at 2308 Elm street.
Watches, diamonds, silver and sill.
yer plated ware the best and cheapest
at j. p. Doherty a. Co.'S, 603 Msin
street.
Tycoon Chop Blended, May Blossom teas,
the best teas In the market, for SOC and 75c
per pound at A. X. Bouche's.
am lonely tonight love without
you, but / know you are now at
Thompson & Prices purchasing lot
OF nice things for your ownest own.
If you want harness for your
driving horse at the most reasonable
price for leather and workmanship
don't fail TO see Padgett Bros, stock
which Is the largest and most COM
plete in the State.
| leave thee in sorrow Annie; and
You can stay away George until you
bay me something sweet from Thomp-
son Il Prices.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-07

The city hospital contains 2s inmates
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30
How co Recall Names.

For twenty years have used u
simple but effective plan of recalling
to mind the forgotten name of per-
son, q town, "a vessel, etc, and thinking
it might be useful to the readers of the
Helping Hand / will describe my
mode ofdoing it.
Ii have forgotten the name of a
person start at the letter A and dwell
short time upon each letter of the
alphabet until reach the letter with
which the name begins, when in an
instant it will come to memory. For
instance | knew person by the name
OF Wilson and had not seen him for
many years. We met and his face was
familiar, but / could not recall his
name. To do so started at the COM
mencement of the all habet, and, as I
have said, slowly dwelt npon each
letter in turn, and the moment came
to W the name came to my memory.
1t is the same with towns, streets. etc.
II any reader doubts the efficacy of this
plan let her give tia trial G.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

The following is a proclamation
made at the Market cross of Inyerary,
Scotland, less than hundred years
ago. ia hoy! TIE slther a hoy! Ia
hoy three times! an to hoy-Whist!!
By command Of His Majesty, King
George, and Her Grace tie Duke o.
Argyll: If anybody is found fishing
aboont tie loch, or below tie loeb, afore
te loch, OF ahind tie loch, in tie loch, or
on te loch, aroun' te loch, or about tie
loch, she's to be persecutit wi three
prosecutions; first she to be burnt, syne
She to be drownt, an then she's SO be
hangt-an if ever she comes back she's
to be persecutit wi a far waur death.
God save te King an Her Grace te
Duke O Argyll"
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30
"Fire Proof Paper May be Made"

says scientific exchange, from pulp,
consisting of one partvegetable fibre, two
parts asbestos, one-tenth part borax, and
one-f fifth part alum" It is pity that such
facts as the one following cannot be written,
printed or otherwise preserved, upon some
suffered seven years and was bed ridden.
too said w. e. Huestis, OF Emporia.
Kansas, "a number of physicians failed to
help her DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery' cured her. Ali druggists sell this
remedy Everybody ought to keep it. It
only needs trial.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

Historian Bancroft has gone to Nash
vile. Tenn., where he will make a visit
OF month or six weeks. The prin-
cipal objects of his journey are to see
Mrs. James Z. Polk and to collect Ger
tain historical material.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

QUEEN VICTORIA is much pleased
with photograph recently taken of
herself by new process, which is de-
scribed as making the picture look ex-
actly like an etching.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

GEORGE GIBSON Of New York care
fully preserves the old silk hat worn by
Abraham Lincoln when he left Spring
field, ILL.,, in 1861 to be inaugurated.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

A WOMAN of Spartanburg, S. G..
while carrying an arm load of wood,
was attacked recently by rabid dog,
but dropping portion of her load, she
pitched into the dog and killed him
with Climb.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

IT is said the tide of travel across the
Atlantic has set in SO strongly toward
Europe that some of the steamships
have been forced to suspend the issue
of eastward tickets,
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

PRINCESS VALERIE, the Emperor of
Austria's second daughter. has just
published some charming verses in an
annual periodical connected with a
charitable institution for children.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

A COPY of "The General Laws and
Liberties of the Massachusetts Colony. y
printed in Cambridge in 1872, was re-
Gently purchased by a Bostonian for
the low sum Of So. It is one of the
two copies known to be in existence.
The Boston man was offered $500 for
his treasure two days after his pur-
chase, but refused it.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

DURING the recent cold spell man
came into Remove, Pa, from Tamarack
swamp, Drinking with him seven
gronnd-hogs which he had found frozen
to death on the mountain road leading
to Remove.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30
NOTES OF TILE TIMES.
EIGHT thousand people are fed daily.
by one New York restaurant.

ONE of the industries of the boys and
girls at Lowville, N. Y, is the gather
ing of spruce gum. A great many
make over SIS a day.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-04-30

A REGARD ring is one set with stones
the initial letters of which, when set in
certain order. spell the word regard.
They are as follows: 1, ruby; en-
erald; 8, garnet; 4, amethyst; 5, ruby;
6, diamond.